Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Riviera Verbena
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Riviera Verbena?
Bal d'Afrique peaks in spring, while Riviera Verbena belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VetiverBlackcurrantJasmineMusk
woodyaromaticfreshgreen
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Bal d'Afrique and Riviera Verbena?
| Bal d'Afrique | Riviera Verbena | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Patricia de Nicolai |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Riviera Verbena smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Riviera Verbena
Citrus
Aromatic
Green
Fresh
Herbal
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Riviera Verbena share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Lemon PetitgrainMintGreen GrassBlackcurrantThyme
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Lemon VerbenaCaloneJasmineRose
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
VetiverWhite MuskPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
JasmineRose
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Lemon PetitgrainLemon Verbena
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverGreen Grass
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Musk
Musk
White Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Riviera Verbena work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Riviera Verbena?
| Bal d'Afrique | Riviera Verbena | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and Riviera Verbena?
This fragrance does not announce itself. Bergamot and vetiver give it structure, but the florals keep it from feeling austere. It works best when you want to smell present without screaming.Bal d'Afrique
Patricia de Nicolaï doesn't do throwaway citrus. The calone here adds an aquatic lift that keeps the herbs and verbena aloft long after most colognes would have faded.Riviera Verbena
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Riviera Verbena
| Bal d'Afrique | Riviera Verbena | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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